Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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